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  • SuperCom to Help South American Country Implement Land & Geographic Info System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SuperCom to Help South American Country Implement Land & Geographic Info System

    SuperCom has won an 18-month, $9 million contract to provide a web-based land and geographical information system to a government customer in South America. The company said Friday it will help the client migrate and implement SuperCom’s cloud-based Land and Geographical Registration and Information Management System. Arie Trabelsi, SuperCom’s president and CEO, said the customer will company will adopt  […] More

  • USDA’s Forest Service Seeks Geospatial Professional Support Sources - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    USDA’s Forest Service Seeks Geospatial Professional Support Sources

    The Agriculture Department’s Forest Service has started its search for potential industry sources of professional services in the areas of geographic information systems, GPS, cartography, remote sensing and other geospatial activities. The Forest Service said in a FedBizOpps notice posted Wednesday the sources sought notice is part of the agency’s market research effort for a potential […] More

  • Esri Designated Ambassador of NOAA, NWS Weather Preparedness Program - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri Designated Ambassador of NOAA, NWS Weather Preparedness Program

    Esri will participate in a program that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service aim to prepare U.S. citizens and bolster infrastructure against extreme weather threats. Esri said Tuesday the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program collaborates with various organizations in an effort to establish preparedness for scenarios during extreme weather. “Our goal is to work with WRN Ambassadors in a whole community […] More

  • GSA Extends GeoComm’s IT Schedule Contract; Jody Sayre Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    GSA Extends GeoComm’s IT Schedule Contract; Jody Sayre Comments

    GeoComm will continue to offer geographic information and communication systems to federal, state and local agencies following an extension to the company’s General Services Administration’s Information Technology Schedule contract. GeoComm was awarded a spot on the IT Schedule in September 2006 and the agency extended its contract with the public-safety technology vendor through Aug. 31, 2021, the company said Tuesday. Government clients are […] More

  • Esri ArcGIS Mapping Platform to Power Demining Org's Info Mgmt System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri ArcGIS Mapping Platform to Power Demining Org’s Info Mgmt System

    Esri‘s ArcGIS mapping platform will power the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining’s risk reduction and information management system for explosive remnants of war. The company said Thursday it will integrate its technology into GICHD’s Information Management System for Mine Action or IMSMA Core and support the organization’s migration of existing functions to the ArcGIS platform. The partnership aims to provide GICHD an […] More

  • HHS Uses Esri's Mapping Software in Zika Virus Mitigation Efforts - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    HHS Uses Esri’s Mapping Software in Zika Virus Mitigation Efforts

    Esri‘s geographic information system software is working to support the Department of Health and Human Services in efforts to track the spread of Zika virus and disseminate public information on the disease. The company said Wednesday HHS’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has used the GIS software to create a public interactive map that shows the number of […] More

  • Esri-Leica Partnership to Award Grants for Gov't Field Mobility Projects - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri-Leica Partnership to Award Grants for Gov’t Field Mobility Projects

    Esri and Leica Geosystems have collaborated to offer $143,250 worth of grants in goods and services to 10 U.S. government entities that submit project proposals on mobile technologies for field data collection. The Smart Communities Innovation Challenge calls for projects that demonstrate the value of integrating geographic information system and GPS technologies to support field mobility workflows, Esri said Monday. The two companies aim to […] More

  • Esri-Led Team Wins Geographic Data Support Task Order Under Navy SeaPort-e IDIQ - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri-Led Team Wins Geographic Data Support Task Order Under Navy SeaPort-e IDIQ

    A team led by Esri has received a task order from the U.S. Navy to provide geographic information system support services under the service branch’s SeaPort Enhanced contract vehicle. Esri said Monday it will work with nine small businesses to provide GIS services under the Navy’s SeaPort-e indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Those companies include Aerial Information Systems, APEX Expert […] More

  • Esri, National Geographic Society Aim to Connect Natural Resources Via 'Green Infrastructure' Program - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri, National Geographic Society Aim to Connect Natural Resources Via ‘Green Infrastructure’ Program

    Esri has teamed up with the National Geographic Society to launch an initiative that aims to identify, link and protect natural resources and cultural places before development planning starts. The company has unveiled a set of geographic information systems and data as part of the Green Infrastructure for the U.S. program in an effort to […] More

  • Pacific Disaster Center Uses Esri Platform to Track Spread of Zika Virus - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Pacific Disaster Center Uses Esri Platform to Track Spread of Zika Virus

    Esri and the Pacific Disaster Center collaborate to monitor the spread of Zika virus across the globe with a company-built mapping tool. PDC shares the mapped information about the characteristics of the virus and the breeding grounds of Zika-carrying mosquitoes with health services and aid responders, Esri said Wednesday. “Esri GIS technology specifically allows us to characterize the Zika […] More

  • Esri, Harris Form Federal GEOINT Data Production Partnership - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Esri, Harris Form Federal GEOINT Data Production Partnership

    Esri has partnered with Harris Corp. to develop new methods for the production of geospatial intelligence data within a web-based geographic information system in an effort to help federal agencies update their processes and outcomes. The companies seek to help agencies build new applications and tools through digital transformation initiatives and location-based technology, Esri said Tuesday. Esri’s WebGIS is a network designed to […] More

  • GIS Tech to Highlight Esri National Security and Public Safety Summit - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    GIS Tech to Highlight Esri National Security and Public Safety Summit

    Geographic Information System technology will be the focus of the 2016 Esri National Security and Public Safety Summit to be held June 25 to 28 in San Diego. “When a disaster strikes, knowing what resources are needed and where they are located is the key factor in saving lives and critical infrastructure,” Esri said Tuesday. […] More